James McGrigor

Noble person

1771 – 1858

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Who was James McGrigor?

Sir James McGrigor, 1st Baronet FRSE FRS FRCPE MWS was a Scottish physician, military surgeon and botanist, considered to be the man largely responsible for the creation of the Royal Army Medical Corps. He served as Rector of the University of Aberdeen.

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Born
1771
Cromdale
Education
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Aberdeen
Died
1858

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on July 23, 2013

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